Do age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy require surgery?

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Do age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy require surgery?
Not always. Intravitreal injections are often the main treatment for conditions such as wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. Depending on the diagnosis and severity, treatment may also include laser therapy or vitrectomy. We choose the approach after reviewing the retinal examination, OCT, and any necessary vascular imaging.

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57	What tests are used to diagnose retinal diseases? Common tests include a dilated retinal examination and optical coherence tomography (OCT). Depending on the condition, we may also use ultra-widefield retinal imaging, ocular ultrasound, or fluorescei...
56	What are the warning signs of retinal detachment? Symptoms may include a sudden increase in floaters, flashes of light, a curtain-like shadow across part of your vision, or sudden visual loss. Retinal detachment is often painless, so you should have ...
55	Can you assess my risk of glare and halos at night before surgery? Preoperative testing can identify factors that may contribute to glare and halos, including corneal shape, higher-order aberrations, pupil size, and dry eye. We use these findings to ｓelｅct and plan a...
54	. Will I still need glasses after cataract surgery? That depends on the type of intraocular lens (IOL) implanted and the condition of your eyes. A monofocal IOL is generally designed to provide clear vision at one focal distance, while some multifocal ...
53	What is a Light Adjustable Lens (LAL), and what are its advantages? A Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) is an intraocular lens whose optical power can be adjusted with light after cataract surgery. Its main advantage is that nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism ...
52	Can I have cataract surgery if I previously had LASIK or LASEK? Yes. However, previous LASIK or LASEK changes the shape of the cornea, which can make calculating the correct IOL power more challenging. Pre-existing irregular astigmatism or higher-order aberrations...
51	Does an epiretinal membrane always need to be removed? Not necessarily. If blurred or distorted vision is mild and OCT scans show little change, observation may be appropriate. Surgery may be considered if symptoms begin to interfere with daily activities...
50	Can a macular hole be treated with eye drops or injections instead of surgery? A full-thickness macular hole often requires surgery, usually involving vitrectomy and a gas bubble. Treatment depends on the size and duration of the hole and the condition of the vitreous. Some earl...
49	What eye conditions and procedures do you treat? We provide consultations and treatment for vision correction procedures such as LASIK, LASEK, and implantable lenses; enhancement surgery after previous vision correction; cataract surgery and IOL exc...
48	What should I bring to my first appointment? Please let us know about any previous eye procedures and their dates, your medical records, oral medications and eye drops, contact lens use, and medical conditions such as diabetes or high blood pres...
47	Can I find out the cost of tests or surgery in advance? Costs vary depending on the tests needed, your diagnosis, the type of lens or surgery, and whether Korean National Health Insurance applies. After your examination and treatment plan are established, ...
46	Which vision correction procedure is right for me—LASIK, LASEK, or implantable lenses? The best option depends on the results of a comprehensive eye examination. We assess your corneal thickness and shape, degree of nearsightedness and astigmatism, dry eye symptoms, pupil size, and reti...